School count down.

As the summer winds down. The days are getting shorter. We are counting down the days until the new school year starts. One of our family traditions is to do a back to school fashion show. Drum roll please. Madison will be in her last year of pre-school. She is very excited to be with many of her friends from last year. She will go to school 3 days a week in the afternoon. Madison loves leggings and jeans with flare. Thank goodness mommy has a keen eye for a good steal of a deal. I love letting the kids do their fashion show as you get to see their personalities. I have no idea how Mason in a blue polo means doctor. But he was running wild in the house saying he is a doctor. Mason is a free spirit, hard to tame. He is looking forward to being in school with his older brother Marcus. Any thing loose fitting and easy to put on is Mason's style. Marcus is as wild as his hair is red. One of his favorite school attire is his new cowboy boots that mom found for only $4. The only problem is he wants to tuck his pants in. I am not sure if mom will be able to let him out the door on a school morning with the pants tucked in. Having fun during the show was what Marcus was all about. He even had some air on some of his break dance moves. Of course he is very happy about his Dallas Cowboys sweatshirt he has that his brothers did not get. Once again it is all about price and availability, another $4 find this time at K-Mart. Miles is the one kid who likes to look nice at all times. It is hard for mom to believe that he wears a size 8 in shoes. It took him a little to loosen up but then he had a ball as well. Miles will be starting a new adventure this year at Monroe Intermediate school. Mom will more than likely shed a few tears with knowing that he is leaving Elementary school behind him. He will have a locker and have 6 different teachers. They grow up to fast. Mylee did not sport any new clothing in the fashion show as she is far from going to school. She is sporting her PJ's that are almost too small for her. All in all the kids are ramped up to go to school and can not wait to make new friends. We will be starting school on Aug. 30th.

Off and kicking. . .

It is hard to think that school, has been in for a week already. Here are some of the highlight of the first week or so of school.

Marcus with his teacher Mrs. Shears. He is likes her already.

Second day of school. Marcus and Mason both have the same shirt I got them for a steal.

Marcus and Miles walking to the bus stop. They were so excited about getting to ride the bus. I was planning on driving them for one more day but they begged to get to ride the bus.

Call me over proctive, that is what Jim call's me all the time. I let them walk to the bus stop but I met them their.

Miles a little embarrassed that mom is taking a picture out of the window of the car.

I parked up the road from the bus stop, just as I looked in my mirror I saw them crossing the street.

They did not want a picture of them getting on the bus, that is why it is not that good. Because I was holding the camera at my side and clicking it.

I must be getting old with 3 in elementary school. They did wave at mom from the back seat.

On Friday, the first week of school, Mason met his official teacher for the first time. He is on the phone with his dad, telling him who was his teacher. He looks so grown up.

Mason in his class room. He is so excited to be in school. He sits right next to the table.

Mason and Miss Lefferdink. Look how tall she is. At least Mason is used to looking up to tall people.

To celebrate Wyoming's win on Saturday, the boys were wearing their new Wyoming Cowboys T-shirts. Go Cowboys.

Sweet Madison on her first day of preschool. She has had her "Hanna Montana" dress laid out for the last week waiting for turn to go to school.

Madison was so excited about going to school.

Walking to school like a big girl. Such excitement.

Look at her shadow. Following her.

Standing in the door of "Young Minds Preschool"

Madison and Mrs. Kari. She loves her teacher.

Today was Mason's first day riding the bus. After a couple melt downs this morning, and telling me he was not going to ride the bus to school. As soon as he saw it, he was ready to go. He sat in the front seat. Looking so big and cute. I pray he has a great school year and makes many friends.

There goes my baby boy. Won't ever be sending any more boys on the bus for the first time.

First day of School '09

I can not help but melt my heart looking at these pics.

I can hardly believe that the first day of school is here. I am so proud of my three boys, They all went forward to day in faith. Hey were dressed and ready for the new experiences that school would bring

This is the only year all 3 boys will be in the same school.

Miles is on top of the world this year. As he is in 4th grade and it is the top grade in elementary here. He is so excited to make new friends.

After having a hard time choosing what to wear on the first day of school, Marcus chose the Woof here I am shirt. He is ready to conquer 1st grade. I am so proud of him.

Mason is styling in a brown shirt. Is is ready for what ever the first day of Kindergarten has to offer him. I hope and pray he has a great day at school. Thank goodness he only goes for 2 days this week.

Madison is styling in hearts. She only wishes she could go with them today. She does not start school until next week.

All went well and they survived the first day of school. They are so excited to go ride the bus in the morning. We made it threw day one and are ready to conquer the rest of the days.